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What are the best USB 3.0 hubs?

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Anker 7-in-1 USB C Hub vs Anker 10 Port 60W USB 3.0 Hub vs HooToo 9-Port 60 Watts USB 3.0 Hub

 vs Sabrent 7-Port USB 3.0 Hub vs AmazonBasics 4 Port USB 3.0 Hub vs PNY Turbo USB 3.0 Review vs Anker AH231 9-port vs Anker H112 4-port

Specs

Ports

7

USB Type

USB 3.0, Type A, C

External Power

Yes

External Power

-

Weight

-

Ports

10 (7 for data transfer, 3 for charging)

USB Type

USB 3.0, Type A

External Power

Yes (required)

External Power

-

Weight

-

Ports

9 (7 for data transfer, 2 for charging)

USB Type

USB 3.0, Type A

External Power

Yes (required)

External Power

-

Weight

-

Ports

7 (charging and data transfer)

USB Type

USB 3.0, Type A

External Power

-

External Power

Yes (Optional)

Weight

-

Ports

4 (charging and data transfer)

USB Type

USB 3.0, Type A

External Power

Yes (optional)

External Power

-

Weight

9.6oz (0.6lbs / 270grams)

Ports

-

USB Type

-

External Power

-

External Power

-

Weight

-

Ports

-

USB Type

-

External Power

-

External Power

-

Weight

-

Ports

-

USB Type

-

External Power

-

External Power

-

Weight

-

Pros + Cons

Pro
 Stays cool

Stays cool under load.
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Con
 No ethernet port

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Pro
 Suitable for power-hungry devices

This USB hub is suitable for use with devices that requires more power than a computer's USB port can provide (e.g. certain external hard drives).
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Con
 External power source required

This USB hub can only be externally powered by the included 12V / 5A AC power adapter. This can make it less than ideal for portable usage, since you need to have access to a wall plug to power it.
Comment

Pro
 Great for home/desktop usage

This USB hub is powerful and has many ports packed in a compact form factor. However, it requires an external power source, which reduces its portability. This hub is meant to be stationary for desktop usage more than portable usage.
Comment

Pro
 PowerIQ charging ports can detect type of device and deliver the appropriate charge

This USB hub is equipped with Anker’s PowerIQ charging ports (with a maximum output of 2.1A) that is capable of detecting the type of device connected and the power required to charge it in the fastest time possible.
Comment

Pro
 Comes with an 18-month warranty

Anker provides 18 months warranty for this USB hub.
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Pro
 Ports are clearly labelled with LED indicators

All ports on this USB hub are clearly labelled with LED indicators that lights up when the port is in use.
Comment

Pro
 Reliable for simultaneous use of data transfers and device charging

The data ports and charging ports are separate and dedicated to their intended functions — you can use them both simultaneously without one affecting the other.
Comment

Pro
 Dedicated ports for data transfer and charging

This USB hub has seven USB 3.0 ports for data transfer, and three dedicated 2.1-ampere ports for charging.
Comment

Con
 Ports are limited to their intended function

The charging ports do not support data transfer, and the USB 3.0 ports do not support charging.
Comment

Pro
 Suitable for power-hungry devices

This USB hub is suitable for use with devices that requires more power than a computer's USB port can provide (e.g. certain external hard drives).
Comment

Con
 External power source required

This USB hub can only be externally powered by the included 12V / 5A AC power adapter. This can make it less than ideal for portable usage, since you need to have access to a wall plug to power it.
Comment

Pro
 Data ports are clearly labelled with LED indicators

The data ports are labelled from 1 to 7, which also serves as LED indicators that lights up when the port is in use.
Comment

Pro
 Reliable for simultaneous use of data transfers and device charging

The data ports and charging ports are separate and dedicated to their intended functions — you can use them both simultaneously without one affecting the other.
Comment

Pro
 Practical, compact 9-port design

This USB hub is practical for both home/desktop and on-the-go usage — the design is compact enough for bringing this around with you, and it is also sturdy enough for desktop usage.
Comment

Pro
 Dedicated ports for data transfer and charging

This USB hub has seven USB 3.0 ports for data transfer, and two dedicated ports for charging with different amperes (1A and 2.1A).
Comment

Pro
 Comes with an 18-month warranty

HooToo provides 18 months warranty for this USB hub.
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Con
 Ports are limited to their intended function

The charging ports do not support data transfer, and the USB 3.0 ports do not support charging.
Comment

Con
 A bit pricey at $40

Comment

Pro
 Great for both home and portable usage

This USB hub has 7 ports and the external power is optional, making it a great choice for both home and on-the-go usage. Plugging in the power adapter can turn it into a more powerful hub for charging or power-hungry devices, and if power isn't a requirement, you can just leave it to be powered by the connected computer.
Comment

Con
 Build quality is not consistent

The build quality on this hub does not seem very consistent — there have been some user reports about defects out of the box, mostly to do with USB devices being disconnected when the hub is moved.
Comment

Pro
 External power is optional

This USB hub is capable of drawing power from the upstream device (i.e. the connected computer), which is mostly sufficient for charging phones and small devices. It also provides an external 12V / 4A Power Adapter for when you need more power than your computer’s USB port can provide.
Comment

Pro
 All ports can be used for data transfer or charging

All seven ports on this USB hub can function as either data ports or charging ports.
Comment

Pro
 Practical, compact 7-port design

This USB hub is practical for both home/desktop and on-the-go usage — the design is compact enough for bringing this around with you, and it is also sturdy enough for desktop usage.
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Pro
 Ports can be individually switched on or off

The ports on this USB hub can be individually switched on or off — this makes it suitable for leaving devices connected to it. You can switch it on when you need to use it, and off when you don’t (e.g. leaving a phone charging cable plugged in and switching the port on only when you need to use it).
Comment

Con
 Not reliable for wireless keyboard/mouse

There are some issues with using the ports for wireless keyboard/mouse dongles, or any wireless device dongle that operates at 2.4Ghz.
Comment

Pro
 Lightweight and portable

This USB 3.0 hub is ideal for on-the-go usage because of its small form factor.
Comment

Con
 Not meant for power-hungry devices

This USB hub works great when all you need is more USB 3.0 ports for data transfer and charging small devices (phones, etc.), but doesn't work that well for more power-hungry devices such as external hard disks with higher power requirements, or charging iPad/tablets.
Comment

Pro
 Can automatically switch between power sources

This USB hub can auto-switch between its power source: if you plug in the power adapter while the hub is already connected, it will automatically switch to using the external power source instead of drawing power from the connected computer. This is a huge convenience win when compared to other similar hubs where switching power source requires you to unplug all connected USB devices.
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Pro
 All ports can be used for data transfer or charging

All four ports on this USB hub can function as either data ports or charging ports.
Comment

Pro
 External power is optional

This USB hub is capable of drawing power from the upstream device (i.e. the connected computer), which is mostly sufficient for charging phones and small devices. It also provides an external 5V / 2.5A Power Adapter for when you need more power than your computer’s USB port can provide.
Comment

Con
 Not really suitable for desktop use

Due to the lightweight build of this USB hub, it’s not as stationary as other hubs that are heavier. If this hub is not properly secured on a desk (with an object on top, or taped to something), it can be wobbly and wiggle around when a cable connected to it is pulled hard enough (e.g. a USB mouse).
Comment

Con
 Not reliable for wireless keyboard/mouse

There are some issues with using the ports for wireless keyboard/mouse dongles, or any wireless device dongle that operates at 2.4Ghz.
Comment

Pro
 Practical, compact 9-port design

Comment

Pro
 LED indicators for each data port

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Pro
 Reliable for simultaneous use of data transfers and device charging

Comment

Pro
 Has a 2.1-amp charging port

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Pro
 A power brick ensures that the hub is not overloaded

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Pro
 LED indicators for each data port

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Con
 A power brick makes it less portable

Comment

Pro
 Reliable for simultaneous use of data transfers and device charging

Comment

Pro
 Comes with an 18-month warranty

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Pro
 Has a 2.1-amp charge port

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